Revenue Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 37,500,000, a decrease of about 8.8% compared to HKD 41,100,000 for the same period in 2020[7]. - Revenue from the United States accounted for approximately 50.1% of total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, down from 79.6% in the same period of 2020[7]. - Revenue from special occasion garments decreased from approximately HKD 7,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, to approximately HKD 2,300,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, primarily due to a drop in sales volume from 40,600 units to 2,900 units[13]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HKD 37,532,000, a decrease of 8.5% from HKD 41,104,000 in 2020[84]. - The sales of bridesmaid dresses amounted to HKD 19,198,000, down 30.9% from HKD 27,834,000 in the previous year[106]. - Revenue from the United States was HKD 18,811,000, a decrease of 42.5% from HKD 32,682,000 in the previous year[107]. - Revenue from Hong Kong increased significantly to HKD 12,891,000 from HKD 1,487,000, marking a growth of 767.5%[107]. Profitability and Loss - The company reported a loss of approximately HKD 7,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, a reduction of about 54.5% compared to a loss of HKD 16,500,000 for the same period in 2020[7]. - The net loss for the period was HKD 7,537,000, significantly improved from a net loss of HKD 16,489,000 in the previous year[85]. - The loss for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was approximately HKD 7,500,000, with the reduction in loss primarily due to decreased administrative expenses and financing costs[22]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, the company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 7,537,000, compared to a loss of HKD 16,489,000 for the same period in 2020, representing a 54.3% improvement in loss[116]. Cost Management - Cost control measures have been implemented since April 2020 to cope with prolonged business downturns[10]. - Cost of sales reduced by approximately HKD 3,500,000 or about 9.5% from approximately HKD 37,000,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, to approximately HKD 33,500,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2021[14]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately HKD 1,400,000 or about 10.2% from approximately HKD 13,700,000 to approximately HKD 12,300,000, attributed to cost control measures[19]. - The company reported a financial cost of HKD 573,000, down from HKD 1,007,000, representing a decrease of 43.1%[84]. - The company's total financial costs decreased to HKD 573,000 from HKD 1,007,000, reflecting a reduction of 43.1% year-over-year[114]. Business Strategy and Opportunities - The company is actively seeking new business opportunities to diversify revenue sources and reduce risks due to ongoing trade disputes and the impact of COVID-19[10]. - Discussions are ongoing with a well-known discount retailer in China to develop procurement and distribution business, aiming to expand the customer base in China[10]. - The company aims to leverage its strong track record and experienced management team to seize growth opportunities in the future[10]. Financial Position - The company's current ratio decreased to approximately 0.7 times as of September 30, 2021, from approximately 0.8 times as of March 31, 2021, mainly due to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents[25]. - The company's debt-to-equity ratio increased to 83.8% as of September 30, 2021, from 78.8% as of March 31, 2021, primarily due to losses reducing total equity[25]. - The company's total equity as of September 30, 2021, was HKD 37,089,000, down from HKD 44,819,000 as of March 31, 2021[88]. - The company's bank overdrafts and loans totaled HKD 31,076,000 as of September 30, 2021, down from HKD 35,313,000 as of March 31, 2021, a reduction of 11.8%[125]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Strategic Elite Limited with 235,950,000 shares (45.375%) and Total Clarity Investments Limited with 154,050,000 shares (29.625%) as of September 30, 2021[42][46]. - The company has issued and fully paid 520,000,000 shares with a par value of HKD 0.01 each as of September 30, 2021[128]. - The total number of issued shares remained unchanged at 520,000,000 shares from April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021[128]. Employee and Training - As of September 30, 2021, the group had a total employee cost of approximately HKD 14,200,000, an increase from HKD 13,200,000 for the same period in 2020[35]. - The company has a total of 260 employees as of September 30, 2021, down from 295 employees as of March 31, 2021[35]. - The company has provided training for new employees to acquire necessary skills, while existing employees can enhance their production skills[35]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the principles and code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as its corporate governance practices[78]. - The audit committee, consisting of four independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2021[82]. - The company has implemented corporate governance measures to monitor compliance with non-competition agreements[66]. - The company believes that the dual role of the chairman and CEO, held by Mr. Zhuang, provides strong leadership for effective business decision-making[78]. Capital Expenditure and Commitments - The company plans to allocate HKD 22.1 million for acquiring properties and facilities in Hong Kong for logistics purposes, with HKD 21.5 million already utilized by September 30, 2021[41]. - The company has allocated HKD 3.7 million for developing an online business platform, with HKD 3.3 million already utilized by September 30, 2021[41]. - The company has no significant capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2021[36][37]. Compliance and Conduct - No incidents of employees violating the company's code of conduct were reported during the six-month period[80]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six months ended September 30, 2021[81]. - The controlling shareholders have confirmed compliance with non-competition commitments, ensuring no engagement in competing businesses in Hong Kong, Macau, or other jurisdictions[64].
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